Mechanical cooling issue in Calkins Science Center

Facilities is currently addressing a mechanical cooling issue in Calkins Science Center. Parts to make repairs to the system are expected to arrive Friday morning, and repairs will commence the same day.

Stop-gap measures are being taken to the extent possible to control temperatures until repairs are made.  In the meantime, occupants may experience warm temperatures through the end of the week.

 

Grants Lab Newsletter: Summer Edition

Call for Student Leadership Conference presenters!

Graphic of a boarding pass ticket in black, blue, yellow, and grey on a white background. Text reads "Boarding pass, GRCC Student Leadership conference. Date: 14 Sep 2018. Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Location: Applied Technology Center. GRCC Student Life. studentlife@grcc.edu. 616-234-4160. RSVP by Aug 1.

Grab your boarding pass, this is a call out for presenters!

Grand Rapids Community College’s (GRCC) annual Student Leadership Conference is open for all GRCC students who want to gain experience and knowledge in leadership as it pertains to personal and professional goals. Last year, we had about 100 students attend and this year we are hoping/expecting a bigger turnout! The theme of this year’s Student Leadership Conference is titled “Adventure Awaits” to let students know the importance of making the most of their collegiate experience and allowing exploration to be part of everyone’s journey.

The following topics are suggestions you can choose to present on:

  • Inclusion & equity
  • Marketing (marketing your program or organization)
  • Mindset
  • True colors/personality tests
  • Setting Expectations
  • Passing the torch
  • Mentoring/Getting a mentor
  • Networking
  • Public Speaking
  • Budgeting
  • Goal setting
  • Time management
  • Stress Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Student Affairs professionals are encouraged to submit a proposal for presentation. Conference will take place on Sept. 14th from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Sessions will take place at the Applied Technology Center of GRCC. If you want to present, but don’t know on what to present on, contact Thalia for ideas and suggestions! To submit your proposal click on the following link. Deadline to submit a proposal is August 25th.

 

Celebrate Retirees at GRCC Preschool Open House TOMORROW, 6/15

Join us for a punch and cookie reception to say happy retirement to Cheryl Botham, Paula Kunst, and Penny Folsom — are all retiring this semester from the Laboratory Preschool. Combined they have worked at GRCC for 99 years!

Friday, June 15, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory